Indian Space Startups Bag $871M Funding After Skyroot's Historic Rocket Launch

Skyroot Aerospace has become the first Indian private company to successfully launch a rocket into space, marking a watershed moment for India's commercial space sector. This historic achievement in July 2026 has unlocked a flood of investor confidence, with Indian space startups collectively raising $871 million in funding. The Centre opened India's space sector to private players in 2020, and companies now get access to ISRO's launch pads and testing facilities, creating a...